Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

Lat: 37.49611°NLon: 107.72944°WElev: 10341.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 01 Apr 04:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Rico CO

Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 05:37am until April 1, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 05:37am until April 1, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Rico CO
 37.57°N 108.03°W (Elev. 10728 ft)
2:17 am MDT Apr 1, 2026
5am MDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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